Barclaycard Online Servicing to Close June 10, App Required
Barclays will close Barclaycard online servicing on June 10, 2026, directing customers to use the app or other channels, sparking criticism from some users.
Category : Politics
UK Urged to Speed Up Mandatory Bailiff Regulation
The UK government faces calls to accelerate mandatory bailiff regulation, with the Enforcement Conduct Board criticizing lack of progress since the 2025 announcement.
Labour's Doomed Deal with Reform Leads to Resignation
Labour and Reform attempted a deal with Conservatives for scrutiny roles but were outwitted, leading to a councillor's resignation and party suspension.
New Birmingham Council Leader's Stance on Key Issues
Birmingham's new Lib Dem leader Roger Harmer outlines his positions on bins strike, road safety, housing, unemployment, and culture as he takes charge of the city council.
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Unmarried Couples to Gain Financial Rights Under New UK Law
A Government consultation aims to reshape family law, giving unmarried partners rights to shared home proceeds, inheritance, and protection against economic abuse.
HMRC Guarantees Three-Year Funding with July 3 Deadline
HMRC announces £11.18 million in grants for voluntary organisations to help customers with tax affairs. Applications open until July 3.
Jewish leaders urge council leader to reconsider cabinet pick
Jewish community leaders in Birmingham call on new council leader Roger Harmer to reconsider appointing Green Party councillor Kamel Hawwash to cabinet over his views on Israel, citing alleged antisemitic tweets.
DWP to seize £160 from state pensioners every fortnight
A state pensioner was alarmed to receive a DWP letter demanding £160.86 fortnightly to recover his wife's overpaid tax credits, sparking a harrowing ordeal.
Tim Berners-Lee Born, King of Libya, Quiz Answers June 7
On June 7, we remember Tim Berners-Lee's birth, the only King of Libya, and test your knowledge with trivia on TV, music, history, and more.
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Hong Kong Mission Deepens Ties with Central Asia
Hong Kong has concluded a mission to strengthen economic and cultural ties with Central Asian countries, focusing on trade and investment opportunities.
HMRC Confirms £45 Weekly Child Benefit for UK Families
HMRC announces Child Benefit increase from April 6, offering £27.05 weekly for the eldest child and £17.90 for each additional child, totalling £45 for two children.
New Supermarket Pricing Rules Now in Force for Major UK Chains
The UK government enforces new pricing rules for Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Lidl, and Morrisons to improve transparency and help shoppers compare products.
HMRC Confirms £12,570 Tax-Free Allowance Frozen Until 2031
HMRC confirms the £12,570 Personal Allowance threshold is frozen until 2031, impacting millions as fiscal drag raises tax revenues by billions annually.
Birmingham Drink-Driver Three Times Over Limit Warned
Tanyaradwze Magwenzi, 23, was found dazed and smelling of alcohol after a collision in Birmingham. He was three times over the limit and fined £1,118.
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England Flag Rules: Cars and Homes for World Cup 2026
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, the law on flying England flags from houses and cars is clarified. Drivers must not obstruct view; fines up to £1,000 or points. Home flags generally allowed without permission.
Solihull Extension Approved Despite Neighbour Row
Solihull Council unanimously approved a single-storey rear extension in Bonneville Close, Millisons Wood, despite six objections from neighbours over commercial use concerns.
Future Leaders Must Address Birmingham Bin Strike
Birmingham's next council leadership faces urgent bin strike resolution. Residents demand action as waste piles up across the city.
86 UK Bank Branches Closing in June 2026
NatWest, Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland are closing 86 branches in June 2026, citing a shift to online banking. Santander also plans further closures.
Police Appeal for Missing Teen with Birmingham Links (07.06.2026)
Police are urgently appealing for help to find a missing 17-year-old boy who has strong ties to Birmingham, last seen in the city.
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Drones Deployed in UK's Largest Counter-Terror Exercise
Up to 1,000 people took part in Exercise Firebird in Canary Wharf, testing emergency services response to terror attacks with drones and realistic scenarios.
Birmingham Labour Councillor Quits Over Trust and Transparency
Diane Donaldson, a decade-long Labour councillor in Hodge Hill and Bromford, resigns citing failures of trust, transparency, and humiliation over voting with Reform UK.
DWP State Pension Age Changes for Certain Birth Years
The DWP's state pension age increase to 67 is being fully implemented by 2028, affecting those born between March 1961 and April 1977. Future rises to 68 are planned between 2044 and 2046.
HMRC Under Fire Over Year-Long £150,000 Rebate Delay
HMRC faces backlash for delaying a £153,500 tax rebate to an 86-year-old for over a year, citing a handling error. Taxpayers share similar frustrations.
UK Village Hit by Second Earthquake in a Month
A 2.2-magnitude earthquake struck Silverdale, Lancashire, on Saturday night, the second tremor in less than a month. Residents described a 'hell of a bang' and shaking homes.
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David Sullivan Steps Down as West Ham Chairman Over Allegations
David Sullivan has resigned as West Ham chairman to fight 'false allegations' about his private life, unrelated to the club. The 77-year-old steps down after 16 years.
Birmingham Council Denies Bin Strike Deal
Birmingham City Council says no formal deal exists to end the 17-month bin strike, contradicting former leader John Cotton's claims. The new administration will seek a resolution.
Dudley Planning: Supermarket OK'd, Apartments Proposed
Dudley Council approves retrospective supermarket in Pensnett, considers apartments in listed building, and reviews plans for flats in Brierley Hill.
Sutton School to Cut Friday Hours Over Funding Gap
Maney Hill Primary School in Sutton Coldfield plans to end formal teaching at lunchtime on Fridays to save £60,000 annually, addressing real-term funding cuts while extending other school days.
HMRC £10 Daily Fines for Late Tax Returns from June
HMRC has begun issuing daily penalties of £10 for late Self Assessment tax returns. Learn about the fines, deadlines, and how to avoid further charges.
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Dudley Cabinet to Debate Outdated Housing Plan
Dudley Council's cabinet will debate a new local plan that is already outdated due to law changes, requiring immediate replacement and potentially threatening green belt land.
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